Upcoming Events

A one day course aimed at investigators, project managers and associated research team members involved in investigator-led clinical trials, representatives from the pharmaceutical industry and research officers from academic institutions. The following content is included: 1. Clinical Research Governance: Background, Rules and Regulations; 2. Principles of Good Clinical Practice; 3. Sponsor Responsibilities; 4. Regulatory Inspections (Sponsor Perspective). Cost: €100.00 (Clinical/Academic rate), €200.00 (Industry rate), €30 (Student rate).

Contact: Deirdre Hyland (01) 809 3785 dhyland@rcsi.ie

Save the date.  The 4th Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in Research Conference will take place in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society, NUI Galway on 1st May 2019. Organised by the HRB Primary Care CTNI and the HRB Ignite at NUI Galway, the conference is open to members of the public (free of charge) and to researchers and healthcare professionals with an interest in working in partnership with patients and the public to build reliable evidence to answer important healthcare research questions. Further details about the conference will be made available soon on the HRB Primary Care CTNI website.

This one day course is relevant to Principal Investigators, research nurses and associated research site personnel who have not undertaken GCP training within the previous 2 years. The following content is included: 1. Introduction to Drug Development and Clinical Research; 2. Research Ethics and Clinical Research Governance; 3. Principles of Good Clinical Practice; 4. Investigator Responsibilities; 5. Regulatory Inspection. The course has Category 1 Approval from the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) – 6 CEUs. It also meets the minimum criteria for ICH GCP investigator site personnel training identified by TransCelerate Biopharma as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.

Cost: €100.00 (Clinical/Academic rate), €200.00 (Industry rate), €30 (Student rate)

Contact: Deirdre Hyland, (01) 809 3785 dhyland@rcsi.ie

Building on the success of 2017, the 5th International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference promises to be a unique opportunity for those working in clinical trials to meet and discuss the current issues within trials and trials methodology. The event will showcase the very latest in trials methodology research and offer plenty of valuable opportunities for networking. The Conference will also mark 10 years since the Network of Hubs for Trials Methodology Research began in 2009. A diverse programme will be prepared by the Scientific Committee and Education Committee, which promises to make this a highly rewarding and enjoyable meeting for all. The 2019 conference will take place in the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant and iconic seaside resorts, Brighton, located on the south coast of England. Brighton has attractions for all; including its world-famous Victorian pier, the grand the Neo-Oriental Royal Pavilion and the 450-foot i360 observation tower, which delivers breathtaking 360 degree views.